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Hello! I’m Emma!A passionate (but right now pretty weary) registered nurse from Melbourne. I’m an avid St Kilda supporter, licorice lover, and also blogger exploring all things within the shift working world. I’ve been a regular contributor throughout this site and if you li...
Though we at Carestaff absolutely love agency nursing, we know a casual pool setup is also a viable and often rewarding option for nurses. So which do you choose? Working out the pathway that is right for you and your family can take time, research, and many conversations wit...
We want to celebrate our best, how better to achieve this than nominating a Carestaff Nurse of the Month.Voted monthly by our Allocations team and Client Facilities, nominations of recognition for those nurses who have the following traits:Personable, upbeat, and cheerfulReli...
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Nurses are not great at rewarding themselves for hard work. Nor are they very good at accepting praise for doing a good job. “Caring” is just part of the job you’ll often hear them say. However, this year nurses have gone above and beyond impressing even the likes of Boris Jo...
I remember reading in a nursing textbook many years ago that good communication is the bridge between confusion and clarity. Effective communication in healthcare, particularly in the aged care sector is vital to ensure our most vulnerable are not only kept safe but they are h...
As a shift worker, what do you crave when your stomach starts to rumble mid-shift? Do you nibble on a few almonds, go for a block of chocolate or want something which is easily digestible like a bowl of soup or a hydrating smoothie? Though your break timing and duration may i...
Have you completed your tax return yet? Though some may dread this time of year as they pull together all the required paperwork requested by our accountants, it can really pay dividends if we know what we are eligible to claim. As a fellow nurse, I was shocked at some of the ...
For the month of July we are proud to celebrate Fiona Haddy as Carestaff's Nurse of the Month. Congratulations! Read a quick Q&A about Fiona's experience with working with us here at Carestaff Nursing Services.What do you enjoy the most about working with Carestaff?Cares...
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For the month of June we are proud to celebrate Heather Taylor as Carestaff's nurse of the month. Congratulations! Read a quick Q&A about Heather's experience with working with us here at Carestaff Nursing Services. What do you enjoy the most about working with Carestaff?...
As conversations about diversity have sparked, both within Australia and around the world, it pushes us to reflect on ourselves and the inclusivity within our industry. A lack of inclusion in current society often comes down to stereotypes, which is an ingrained view of som...
